tunes on tuesday 111009

The best thing about Tuesdays= New music! Let's hear it!


Robin Thicke ft. Nicki Minaj--> Shakin' It For Daddy



Oh what a raunchy little song... Kinda. I hate when guys say things like this, but I'm diggin' the song. Not sure how I feel about this Nicki chic, but I think I can get used to her.


Alicia Keys--> Sleeping With a Broken Heart



It's a different sound for Alicia, I feel. It's a softer sound rather than the very bold singing we're used to. I don't hate it, that's for sure. It almost has a 90s feel to me, too.


Benny Blanco--> Bounce



This song isn't anything new, fresh, something we've never heard before, but that doesn't mean it's not going to be a huge hit. It has potential, my friends. I enjoy it.


Chris Brown-- Crawl



Everyone is saying Rihanna's album is going to be a lot of reflecting, but I'm thinking Chris Brown's is going to be too. It's obvious he was hoping for them to get back together, and this is a great, cute song about trying to give it another chance and make it great again.


Green River Ordinance--> Come On



I always think I'm not going to like these songs, and I always skip them on my iPod, but whenever I play them, I totally enjoy them. I don't know who these guys are, but I'll listen.


Pitbull ft. Akon--> Shut it Down



Pitbull and Akon both create gold these days. Need I say more? I'm sure we'll be hearing plenty of this... In the club, on the radio, in the cars... Wherever.


Jessie James--> My Cowboy



Oh snap! Jessie James is on the country side now, too! She's totally my new favorite female [next to Britney, of course.] I love every song she's done, she's totally hott, and anyone can like her... Even guys who don't like country will find something to enjoy here, am I right?!


Now for the Country music via links: [They just open into a new window or Windows Media Player, so don't be afraid! Click it! :)]

Montgomery Gentry--> Oughta Be More Songs About That
One of those songs that makes you think about the things you don't normally pay attention to if you're not affected by it... ie: War.

Jonathan Singleton and The Grove--> Look Who's Back In Love
Another song that's not really anything new, but it's totally good.

Brad Paisley--> American Saturday Night
Brad Paisley's lyrics are always great, hands down. I'm not always a huge fan of the sound, but this one is totally fun. It represents everyone.

Jamie Tate--> One Beer Away From Lovin' You
Fun little song... Story of most people's lives.


Andddd that's it! Enjoy, my friends!

Don't forget! Wale's album came out today! Everyone is saying it's unbelievable! DMV REPRESENT!

love,
elizabethany

tunes on tuesday 071409

I know, I know.. It's been entirely too long since my last Tunes on Tuesday and I'M SORRYYYY!

I have it for this week, though! Here ya go, guys! Break out the iTunes, iPods, and whatever you use!

Flo Rida ft. Nelly Furtado--> Jump



Whattt.. Flo Rida in a Disney movie?! Well, his music anyway! That's interesting. I'm definitely a Flo Rida fan, not going to lie. I like this song, even though it's not his best.


Tinchy Stryder ft. Amelle Berrabah--> Never Leave You



Nope, I have no clue who these people are except for that he's British and she's from the Sugababes. I dig the song, though. It sounds like something else but I can't figure out what it is as this very second.


Paul Wall ft. Baby Bash--> Lemon Drop



This is one of those songs that I don't hate, but I probably won't be rollin' around bumpin to on my own time. It's not bad, though. I'm sure lots of people will be rollin' around with it. Plus, it's not exactly G-rated.


Jadyn Maria ft. Flo Rida--> Good Girls Like Bad Boys



Imagine that, another song involving Flo Rida. Imagine that, I kinda like it. It's still nothing I'm super excited about, but it brings up the valid point... Why DO the good girls like bad boys?!?


Consequence ft. Kanye West and John Legend--> Whatever You Want



This is homeboy's first single and he's rockin' with Kanye and John Legend on it?! Shooottt... He's set! He sounds a lot like Kanye to me, though. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing? It's not terrible but really, this isn't my thing.


Sugababes--> Get Sexy



Oh.. So THESE are the Sugababes. Ummm, I love it!! I like how some people are using old songs in the new ones now and revamping them. It's fun. I like what it's about and I think it has a good beat. I enjoy.


Tim McGraw--> It's a Business Doing Pleasure With You



Leave it to Tim McGraw to point out the truth! Never thought this would be a song, and never really thought of it the way the title does, but shoot! With some people it IS a business doing pleasure with them! I enjoy.


Brad Paisley--> Welcome to the Future



Brad has definitely done some better songs. I'm a little disappointed, actually. It's not terrible, I just want every one of his songs to be GREAT!


3OH!3--> Starstrukk



Ha, the whistle thing TOTALLY reels me in! I love it! Dude, this song can totally get you pumped up and you don't even expect it to! I think it's great.


Jason DeRula--> Whatcha Say



Ooh la la, who is THIS boy?! I really enjoy his voice for some reason. The song is good, too... I also enjoy the lyrics. He gets an A!


My Favorite Highway--> Say So



I normally don't listen to this music a whole lot, but for some reason I've been getting into it again. This isn't bad at all. I think anyone could like it, really. It's a little cheesy during the chorus, but whatever.


Boys Like Girls--> Love Drunk



Speaking of that kind of music, if you haven't heard of this song, I wanted you to know it. I totally dig it, and I think you should too. Okay, great!


Okay, that's all for this week!! Hope you enjoyed! Let me know what you like and don't like below, if you want!

Also, feel free to share anything you've heard and want me to post via comment box or e-mail!

love,
elizabethany

really great show

I never thought I'd ever say this, but I probably would have paid a LOT of money for the Jonas Brothers' concert in Nashville on Sunday.. And actually, I'm mad I didn't know about it in order to make it possible to go.

But I'm not crazy.. Nor am I turning into the teeny bopper that I.. used.. to be.

Their concert had all kinds of A-LIST singers OPENING for them. Or singing with them, or whatever.

For instance, Tim McGraw AND Faith Hill opened up and introduced the brother-trio. And Martina McBride performed "Independence Day."

That's not even close to being it for the list of guest performers.

Amy Grant sang her hit from the 90s, "Baby Baby," and Michael W. Smith sang "Place in this World."

Then, duets/collaborations happened. Joe Jonas joined Jordin Sparks for "No Air" and Kevin helped out Brad Paisley with "Waitin on a Woman." Check out the videos if you wish.. But I must warn you.. There's a lot of screaming every once in a while.





[I don't think they're the BEST duets I have ever seen, but they're not terrible, I guess. If you can hear past all of the screaming..]

And, Phil Vassar, Steven Curtis, and Vince Gill also joined the JoBros to sing the classic "The Weight."

Finally, to wrap it all up, EVERYONE came together to sing the HUGE classic "American Pie."



Wow. Seriously, I wonder if this was something all of the fans knew about, or a bunch of surprises. Either way, it's pretty cool, JoBros or not. And I'm really, really jealous of people who were there.

If you don't like country, you might not understand or agree with me.. But this is really cool, and that's all I have to say for now.

love,
elizabethany

how bout them CMAs?

I talked a little about big events that happened last night, but here's how I REALLY feel about it.. Since I know you care. :)

First of all: Here is the video of Kid Rock performing "All Summer Long" with some help from Lil Wayne:



Second.. This isn't me being a hater, I promise.. But Taylor Swift was AWFUL! She did "Love Story," another one of her songs that's a country AND pop hit, but I'm not sure that anyone, besides mega-fans, is going to think it was a great performance.

As my Broadcast teacher would say; The effort was there, and I like what she was trying to do with it, but the execution was terrible.

She had the whole Romeo and Juliet feel to it, which was great! But her singing was miserable. She looked super nervous, too! I think I could compare her to Britney Spears at the 2007 VMA's. [Yes, I'm serious.] Look for yourself:



For a relatively upbeat song, she doesn't get into it very much. And the whole strip into a white dress thing; everyone saw that coming! Absolutely no element of surprise. More like an element of disappointment.

Kenny Chesney got Entertainer of the Year for the 4th time, Carrie Underwood got best Female Vocalist. But beyond the awards, there were SO MANY performances. Tons. More like a benefit concert or something than an award show, and I LOVED every second of it. So did every other country fan, I'm sure.

Co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney with The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, James Otto, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Darius Rucker all performed.. AMAZING.

If you watched it, I'm sure you understand everything I'm saying. If not, YouTube some stuff. It was a good show! Brad Paisley had some interesting punch lines.





Well done, CMA!

love,
elizabethany

PS: Credit ABC and Getty Images via Access Hollywood and E! Online for the pictures.